blitz

Definition of blitz

Nouns

(American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
Synonyms:
linebacker blitzing, safety blitz
Type of:
maneuver, manoeuvre, play
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment
Synonyms:
blitzkrieg
Type of:
attack, onrush, onset, onslaught
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

Verbs

attack suddenly and without warning
"Hitler blitzed Poland"
Type of:
assail, attack
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

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Words that contain blitz

ad blitz
 blitzkrieg
 Blitzstein
 linebacker blitzing
 Marc Blitzstein
 safety blitz